Living History Interpreter
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Living History Interpreter
- Organization name:
- Historic Fort Normandeau
- Job location:
- Red Deer County , Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-07 to 2018-07-30 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $17.56
The Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, a non-profit charitable society which operates the Waskasoo Park Interpretive Program on contract for The City of Red Deer, has four positions available for the coming summer as a Living History Interpreter.
Based at Red Deer's Historic Fort Normandeau, the successful applicant will provide living, cultural history and tourist information to the general public. The position also entails a small amount of retail sales work, light clerical duties (word processing, poster-making etc.), assisting the Park Interpreters with their programming, and related duties such as planning, program preparation/cleanup, research and dressing in period costume to deliver living history programs and special events.
Essential Qualifications:
• excellent public communication/drama skills and experience and passion for working with the public (including seniors, adults and children);
• post-secondary education in western Canadian history, education or interpretation
• an excellent knowledge of the sights, attractions, major events, roads and parks of Red Deer, including the multi-use trails of Waskasoo Park;
• current standard first aid CPR/AED certificate is required as a condition of employment;
• a valid driver's permit and reliable transportation;
• a neat appearance and the willingness to wear the Park uniform and period costumes properly, and to abide by the WEES policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code;
• the ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers;
• willingness and ability to stay the entire term of this position;
• willingness and ability to work most or all weekends and evenings;
• overall good health: some lifting is required;
• good organizational skills and the ability to plan your schedule and workload;
• good knowledge of the human history of central Alberta.
Desirable Qualities:
• experience and training in drama;
• experience in art, traditional crafts (e.g. poultry or other livestock husbandry, baking, quilting, candle, ice cream, rope or soap making, sewing, spinning/weaving, animal husbandry, fence building, carpentry, wheel or barrel making, gardening, etc.)
• experience with computers (Windows Microsoft Office environment): word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing and social media;
• ability to cook on and bake in a wood-fired stove;
• knowledge of the natural history of central Alberta;
• retail sales experience;
• French language skills.
Wages, Term and Conditions of Employment:
• May to September 2018.
• This is a full-time summer position (37.5 hours/week, for 16 weeks).
• Four positions are available.
• Accommodations not provided.
• Regular evening, weekend and Statutory Holiday work is required.
• $17.56 - $20.65 ($17.56 - $18.09 for Visitor Services $20.06 - $20.65 for programming)
To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until suitable applicant is found. Apply in writing to:
Waskasoo Environmental Education Society
c/o Human Resources
6300-45th Avenue
Red Deer, AB
T4N 3M4
Fax: 403 347-2550
email: hr@waskasoopark.ca
Include a résumé outlining related experience and references, and a brief letter explaining why the position is of interest to you. No phone calls, please. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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